Sentence Improvement Part-VIII

Total Questions: 50

41. Shyama does not laugh, nor she smiles. [SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (3rd Shift)]

(a) nor she does smile
(b) she does smile
(c) nor does she smile
(d) nor she smile does

Correct Answer: (c) nor does she smile

Solution:The later part of the given sentence should also contain the verb 'does' for the correct grammatical context.

Hence, 'nor does she smile' is the most appropriate answer.

42. The MNC is about to be bankrupt, according to reliable sources. [SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (4th Shift)]

(a) take bankrupt
(b) go bankrupt
(c) come bankrupt
(d) give bankrupt

Correct Answer: (b) go bankrupt

Solution:'Go bankrupt' is a phrase that means do not have enough money to pay debt.

The given sentence states that the MNC is unable to pay its debts.
Hence, 'go bankrupt' is the most appropriate answer.

43. Select the appropriate adverb for the underlined word in the sentence. [SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (4th Shift)]

We considered in brief the long term solution to the problem.

(a) briefly
(b) briefless
(c) brief
(d) briefness

Correct Answer: (a) briefly

Solution:'Briefly' is an adverb that means describing something using only a few words.

The given sentence states that we considered in a few words the long term solution to the problem.
Hence, 'briefly' is the most appropriate answer.

44. Computers and mobile phones have become a necessary and important part of our lives. [SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (1st Shift)]

(a) a requisite
(b) an essential
(c) a required
(d) a needed

Correct Answer: (b) an essential

Solution:'Essential' means completely necessary or that you must have or do.

The given sentence states that computers and mobile phones have become a necessary and essential part of our lives.
Hence, 'an essential' is the most appropriate answer.

45. Many companies evade playing income tax last year. [SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (2nd Shift)]

(a) hedged to paying
(b) circumvent to paying
(c) hedged in paying
(d) evaded paying

Correct Answer: (d) evaded paying

Solution:'Evade' means to manage to escape from or to avoid meeting somebody/something.

The given sentence states that many companies did not pay income tax last year.
Hence, 'evaded paying' is the most appropriate answer.

46. We have only just enough money to live on now, and if my husband loses his job, we'll really be up again it. [SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (3rd Shift)]

(a) be up gone it
(b) be up across it
(c) be up cross it
(d) be up against it

Correct Answer: (d) be up against it

Solution:'Up against' is a phrase that means in a difficult situation.

The given sentence states that we have only just enough money to live on now, and if my husband loses his job, we'll really be in a difficult situation.
Hence, 'be up against it' is the most appropriate answer.

47. Blind by a dust storm, they fell into disorder. [SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Have been blind
(b) Blinded
(c) Blinding
(d) Being blind

Correct Answer: (b) Blinded

Solution:A participle('ed) is that form of the verb which partakes of the nature of both of a Verb and of an Adjective and a phrase which is introduced by a participle is called a participial phrase.

Similarly, in the given sentence, 'blinded' will be the past participle and the phrase that it governs is 'blinded by a dust storm'.
Hence, 'Blinded' is the most appropriate answer.

48. He was not able to adopt himself to the new environment of the hostel. [SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (4th Shift)]

(a) able to adept himself to
(b) able for adopt himself to
(c) able to adopt himself with
(d) able to adapt himself to

Correct Answer: (d) able to adapt himself to

Solution:'Adopt' means to accept or start to use something new and 'Adapt' means to change yourself or something according to conditions.

The given sentence states that he was not able to change himself according to the new environment of the hostel.

Hence, 'able to adapt himself' is the most appropriate answer.

49. Scores given by the members are to be consolidated and sent in the head office immediately. [SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (3rd Shift)]

(a) No substitution
(b) after the head office
(c) at the head office
(d) to the head office

Correct Answer: (d) to the head office

Solution:The preposition 'to' is used with the verb 'Send' to indicate a destination.

The given sentence states that Scores given by the members are to be consolidated and sent to the head office.
Hence 'to the head office' is the most appropriate answer.

50. You must aware of friends who speak against you. [SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (3rd Shift)]

(a) caution of
(b) beware of
(c) scarce of
(d) careful of

Correct Answer: (b) beware of

Solution:'Aware of means conscious(having knowledge) of something and 'Beware of means to be cautious and alert to risks or dangers.

In the sentence it has been stated that "You must beware of (cautious of) friends who speak against you".
Therefore, 'Beware of' is the most appropriate answer.

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